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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Greenville, South Carolina
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15 October 2017
Dear Friends in Christ,
The First Principle of Evangelical Catholicism states that “The Lord Jesus Christ is the crucified and risen Savior of all mankind, and no human person can fully understand his life or find his dignity and destiny apart from a personal friendship with the Lord Jesus. It is not enough to know who Jesus is; we must know Jesus.”
The first claim made here is absolute and uncompromising: that Jesus of Nazareth is the only savior of the entire human race and that his identity as the Messiah is finally and fully revealed in his crucifixion and resurrection. In an age that prizes individual choice above all else, this claim is often rejected as offensive, but in every age Christ is a stumbling block: “For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” (1 Cor 1.22-24) The Lord Jesus is either the Son of God, or he is not. He either was conceived without a human father, or he was not. He is either the Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity, or he is not. And on the answers to these questions turns the entire Christian religion, because Jesus of Nazareth is (in C.S. Lewis’s famous formulation) one of only three things: he is either liar, lunatic, or Lord.
Next, if Jesus is Lord (meaning the eternal Word by whom, through whom, and for whom all things were made) then the next part of the first principle follows: our lives are unintelligible until we know the Lord Jesus and live as his students and his friends. To Catholics of a certain age, this claim will sound strange because at times in our recent history there was insufficient emphasis in catechesis on the necessity of a personal friendship with the Lord Jesus, and for this reason the very language sounds Protestant and decidedly un-Catholic. But the best of Catholic tradition, taught by the Church and lived by the saints, always puts a true human relationship with Jesus in first place, as Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger explained in his homily to the College of Cardinals on the day before he was elected Benedict XVI: “Our redemption is brought about in this communion of wills: being friends of Jesus, to become friends of God. The more we love Jesus, the more we know him, the more our true freedom develops and our joy in being redeemed flourishes. Thank you, Jesus, for your friendship!”
This is why it is not enough to know who Jesus is; rather, we must know Jesus. And we come to know Jesus in the Holy Scriptures, in the Sacraments of the Church, in prayer both alone and with other Christians, in service to the least of his brethren, and - above all - in the “breaking of the bread,” the Most Holy Eucharist. Becoming Evangelical Catholics means that we must seek to know Christ in all of these ways on a regular basis and open our hearts and minds to him as he reveals himself for our salvation and the salvation of the world.
Father Newman
500 Years Later
Conference ScheduLe
FridaY, 20 October
6.00-6.30 pm - Vespers (St. Mary’s Catholic Church)
6.30-7:00 pm - Registration (Gallivan Hall)
7.00 pm - Welcome & Invocation byFr. Jay Scott Newman (Gallivan Hall)
7.15 pm - Talk 1 (Gallivan Hall)
8.30 pm - Talk 2 (Gallivan Hall)
9.30 - 10.00 pm - Meet the Speakers (Gallivan Hall)
SaturdaY 21 October
8.00 - 8.30 am - Optional Mass (Church)
8.30 am - Coffee and Pastries (Pazdan Hall)
9.00 am - Talk 3 (Gallivan Hall)
10.15 am - Talk 4 (Gallivan Hall)
11.30 am - Talk 5 (Gallivan Hall)
12.30 pm - Lunch (Pazdan Hall)
1.30 pm - Talk 6 (Gallivan Hall)
2.45 pm - Moderated Roundtable (Gallivan Hall)
4.30 pm - Conference Close
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Visit us on the web atwww.stmarysgvl.org
Financial Report
Weekend of 7/8 October Needed 33,800 Received 30,227 Shortage 3,573
Poor Box 853
Offertory Year to Date Needed 507,000 Received 504,193 Shortage 2,807
Electronic Giving: If you want to have direct management of your Electronic Fund Transfer online, you can now do so through the “Manage Your EFT” link on the homepage of our website. For more information or if you have any questions please contact Jennifer Anderson at [email protected].
Calendar of EventsMass Schedule & Intentions Meetings & Events *
Sunday, 15 October 2017
7.30 am Fr. Jay Scott Newman 9.00 am @ Robert A. Dowling, Sr.11.00 am Pro populo 1.00 pm Spanish Mass
Sunday, 15 October 2017
K of C Breakfast: After all morning Masses (P)Nursery: During 9.00 am Mass9.00 am 3 & 4 Year Olds (K4 classroom of Sacred Heart Hall)9.00 am Scripture Study6.00 pm Women of Grace6.30 pm High School Youth Group (M)
Monday, 16 October 2017
7.00 am @ Emily Rose Gomes
Monday, 16 October 2017
6.30 pm Cub Scouts7.00 pm Boy Scouts (M)
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
7.00 am @ Frank Chibbaro12.00 noon @ Alexis Quartararo
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
No Program of Catholic Studies
Wednesday, 18 October 2017 7.00 am @ Ann Marie Rowe12.00 noon @ Frank Mullè
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
5.00-6.00 pm Holy Hour & Confessions (church)No Faith Formation for children or adults
Thursday, 19 October 2017
7.00 am @ Fr. Edward Mullen12.00 noon @ Theodore Harry Ebener
Thursday, 19 October 2017
Friday, 20 October 2017
7.00 am Marie Rose Nielsen
Friday, 20 October 2017
Reformation Conference6.00 am Morning Prayer (church) 6.15-8.00 am Pillars of Christ10.00 am Scripture Study Class3.30-5.00 pm Youth Choir Practice6.00 pm Vespers (church)
Saturday, 21 October 2017
5.00 pm @ Robert & Frank Dowling
Saturday, 21 October 2017
Reformation Conference8.00-9.00 am Rosary - Grove Rd abortion clinic3.30-4.30 pm Confessions (church)
G - Gallivan Hall M- McGrady HallP - Pazdan Hall Dining Room
* All events in Sacred Heart Hall unless a location is listed.
Parish News
Prayer Requests
Please pray for all those who are hospitalized and for all those who are shut-ins, ill or recuperating at home, especially Ronald Labbe, Paulina Cruz, Brett Gervais, Judy Byrum, Michael Pinto, Joseph & Sandy Srp, Marie-Therese Isidore, Thomas Thomason, Carlton Carpenter, Jim Barber, Jordan A. Upham, John Hever, Alfred Smith, Mauren Lukovic, Christine Tancrell, Dcn. John & Irene Karandisevsky, Ted Karalekas, Lenore Cole, Celsea Patry, Mary Hunter Wylie Gibbs, Lee Heap, John Tyler, Hunter Conant, Florence Mooney, Jimmy Tierney, Louis Brouillard, Claude Trépanier, Sr Colombe Gobeil, Anna Deehan, Carly Burkhardt, Roland Gomes and Alma Furman.
Collection for 14/15 OctoberSupport of the Parish
Special 2nd CollectionTo assist those afflicted by Hurricane Irma
St. Mary’s is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners.Thank you for your generosity and support.
Caritas Counseling Services, LLC
Counseling services are available at St. Mary’s. Contact Dorothy Whalen by phone at 864.679.4122 or by email at [email protected].
Mass Intentions
If you would like to schedule a Mass intention, contact Vickie Acosta at 271.8422 or [email protected].
Birthright Baby Bottles
We ask that you return your baby bottles to the church the weekends of 14/15 October or 21/22 October.
Knights of Columbus Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus Monthly Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday 15 October in the Pazdan Hall Dining Room after all the morning Masses. All are welcome to share breakfast with the parish family.
St. Mary’s Senior Fellowship
Our October meeting is on Saturday 14 October at 12.30 pm in Sacred Heart Hall. Bring your favorite dish or dessert to share. For more information, contact Alice Ramos at 430.7276 or [email protected].
Schedule Update for 17/18 October
This week is Fall break for the Faith Formation classes that meet on Tuesday and Wednesday (Program of Catholic Studies, Introduction to Catholicism & RE for grades 1-8).
All Souls’ Day, 2 November
Thursday 2 November is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed or All Souls’ Day. On that day we pray for the souls of the just who are being prepared for the glorious vision of God, and in your stewardship envelopes you’ll find an envelope for All Souls’ Day with lines on one side for writing the names of your beloved dead whom you would like remembered at the altar during November. Please complete that envelope and drop it in any collection during October.
New Altar Server Training
A training session for all boys and young men who are interested in becoming altar servers at Saint Mary’s is scheduled inside the church for Monday evening, 30 October from 6.30-7.30 pm. A secondary date of Tuesday 7 November from 6.45-7.45 pm is set for those who
cannot make it on the 30th. Serving is open to all boys and young men between the age of 10 and college age. For more information, please see the St. Mary’s website at:
stmarysgvl.org/ourparish/parish-organizationsor contact Deacon Nestor Acosta at 864.679.4118.
Do your task as altar servers with love, devotion and faithfulness; do not enter a church for the celebration with superficiality but rather, prepare yourselves inwardly for Holy Mass! Assisting your priests in service at the altar helps to make Jesus closer, so that people can understand, can realize better: he
is here. You collaborate to make him more present in the world, in every day life, in the Church and everywhere.
Pope Benedict, General Audienceof 4 August 2010
St. Mary’s Catholic School
101 Hampton Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601 www.stmarysgvl.org/theschool
Virtue ExcellenceTradition
SACS Accred i ted Nat iona l B lue R ibbon Schoo l
Open House6-10 November
Grade s K3 -8
Call to schedule your school tour: 864.679.4117
Bulletin Submissions
Contact Lisa at [email protected] to submit items for the e-bulletin. The deadline for items is 12 days prior to the bulletin date.
Funeral Notices
If you would like to receive notification when funerals are scheduled at St Mary’s, please email the parish office at [email protected].
Welcome Newcomers
We welcome the following new members to our parish family: Terry Kiefer, Mr & Mrs James Malagese, Mr & Mrs Richard Harrington, Mr Anthony & Dr Jessica Morrow, Mr & Mrs Eric Kleman, Mr Christopher DeRosa, and Mr & Mrs Ronald Buker.
Congratulations to
Lily Anne Loftis who was baptized last week.
Tuesday, October 247.00-8.30 pm in Gallivan Hall
The St. Mary’s School PTO will host a screening and a discussion of the documentary Screenagers. Members St. Mary’s parish are encouraged to attend. The film is appropriate for children aged 10 and above, and they are welcome to attend with a parent. Parents are also welcome to attend without a child.
About the film:
“Award-winning Screenagers probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including the director’s own, and depicts messy struggles, over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through surprising insights from authors and brain scientists solutions emerge on how we can empower kids to best navigate the digital world.”
Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted. Space will be limited; RSVP at http://bit.ly/2y3cuzB
St. Mary’s Council of Catholic Women
Sewing Ministry
The group meets on the 3rd and 4th Tuesdays from 10.00 am- 12.00 pm, monthly from September through May. We invite any interested women to join us at the Sew Creative Sewing Studio (1901-B Laurens Rd., Greenville). Bring a pair of sharp scissors or a rotary cutter. If you don’t like to sew there are many other ways to help including cutting and ironing. Last year, pillowcases were made and delivered to the Greenville Children’s Hospital. Contact Kim Adams at [email protected] for questions.
2017 Christmas Ornament pre-sell begins
This year’s church window is ‘The Epiphany’, located on the left side of the church, 1st window, as you enter from W. Washington Street. Order forms can be picked up at the Knights’ breakfasts during October and November.
Prayer Chain Ministry
St. Mary’s Prayer Chain is a network of parishioners who receive prayer requests by telephone and then pray for those requests. Please call the office at 271.8422, ext. 127. Information received will be kept confidential.
ReLigious Education
Religious Education Grades 1-8
No classes 18 October
Make-up Session for Touching Safety Program:25 October, 6-6.30 pm.
Sunday Mornings for 3 & 4 Year Olds
Class meets during the 9.00 am Massin the K-4 classroom of Sacred Heart Hall.
No class 22 October.
St. Mary’s Safe Environment
St. Mary’s is committed to ensuring that all programs are conducted in a safe environment. Prior to serving as a volunteer with children at the parish, all individuals must:
- Watch Safe Haven training video and submit a Completion Certificate (required for both new & returning volunteers) - Complete Background Screening Forms - Read & Sign the Diocesan Code of Conduct - Read & Sign the Diocesan Abuse Policy - Complete the credit and/or driver screens (if applicable)
If you have any questions, contact our Safe Environment Coordinator Lisa Watkins at [email protected].
Pillars of Christ is a men’s ministry led by a group of St. Mary’s men who are on fire with the love of Christ and His Church. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6.00–8.00 am for prayer in the church and then in Sacred Heart Hall for study.
Formed.org
Online resources are available to every member of our parish through a new program called Formed. This website includes a variety of free resources, including books, movies, podcasts, etc. for people of all ages. Go to Formed.org. Register using our parish code: 8B7VRM to get access to the resources. If you have questions, please contact Timothy Nielsen at [email protected].
EFT Donation
We would like to remind everyone that St. Mary’s offers Electronic Funds Transfer through the parish website as a way to automate your regular weekly offertory donation.
EFT donation options include:Direct Debit Donation that allows you to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account.
Credit & Debit Card Donation that allows you to make offerings automatically on a pre-determined schedule using a credit or debit card.
EFT donation lets you establish an automatic donation plan, change your plan, make a one-time donation and view your online donation history. To get started, visit the ‘Manage Your EFT’ link on the homepage of our parish website.
First Communion Families
On Wednesday 25 October at 6.30 pm the first Communion class and their families will pray the rosary in Gallivan Hall.
Confirmation Retreat
Students in the Confirmation classes will have a retreat on Friday 27 October from 5.30-10.30 pm in Gallivan Hall. All students must attend.
Are You Registered in the Parish?
To avoid problems or misunderstandings, especially when planning baptisms and marriages or when you have special requests for the parish, be sure that you are registered and an active member. (You must be registered for at least 6 months prior to planning a baptism, marriage or requesting a sponsorship form.) Registration is a tangible sign of your affiliation with St. Mary’s and your fellow parishioners.
Active Membership: You are an active member by being registered, attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, supporting the parish by your use of the offertory envelopes, as well as volunteering your time in one of our many ministries or organizations.
We appreciate and thank all of our parishioners who are active members of St. Mary’s.
www.stmarysgvl.org/theschool
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Nelle PalmsDirector of Admissions
Pat LanningSafe Environment Coordinator
Lisa LyversDirector of St. Mary’s Classic & Gala
Cross Country
Congratulations to our middle school Cross Country teams! The boys won the CMSC conference for the first time ever and the girls came in 2nd for the first time! Luke K, Harrison Z., and Ryan R came in 1st, 3rd and 4th overall for the boys. Ellie
M and Mary Kate G came in 2nd and 4th overall for the girls! Amazing running kids!
We are so proud of you!
Class Feature - Meeting in the Middle & Buddies
Students in K4 - 2nd grades are paired with students in 5th - 8th grades as part of St. Mary’s School Buddy Program. Buddies meet throughout the
year for fun and educational activities.
The Buddy Program helps teach our older students the responsibility and value of being a good role model. The little Buddies love the chance to interact with older students.
We Love our Buddies! 6th, 7th and 8th grade students met with their buddies in K5, 1st and
2nd grade to spend time together and decorate a photo of themselves.
We are proud to announce that the 2017 St. Mary’s Classic and Gala raised $115,000 to benefit St. Mary’s School.
We could not have done this without the support of our sponsors, families, vendors, and YOU! The 2017 event proceeds primarily covered the replacement HVAC units in Gallivan Hall. A specific part of the proceeds that were raised through the Gala’s Fund-A-Need at the event specifically went towards new tables for Pazdan Hall and new cushioned St. Mary’s team chairs in the gym.
Save the dateSt. Mary’s Gala “Mardi Gras”
Friday 9 February 20186:30pm-Midnight at Embassy Suites on Verdae
Switch’s Freedom Gala
Be a part of freedom and restoration for victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation by joining us for our Second Annual Freedom Banquet on Friday 17 November from 6-9p at First Presbyterian Church (200 W Washington St). The cost is $59 and the deadline to purchase tickets is 17 October. The Diocese of Charleston is one of the event sponsors! This event aims to raise funds to end human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Upstate. Enjoy an evening of entertainment, a silent auction and dinner. The keynote speaker, Rebecca Bender, is a survivor of domestic Sex Trafficking and award winning, internationally recognized speaker and author leading the movement to eradicate modern day slavery. The Silent Auction starts at 6.00 pm. Tickets can be purchased individually. The evening is semi-formal.
Solemn Vespers at POP
On the Sundays of October and November, Prince of Peace in Taylors will celebrate Solemn Vespers, or Evening Prayer, in the church at 5 pm. This 30-35 minute service is a great way to join in the public prayer of the Church at the end of the day.
PERPETUAL
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
St. Mary Magdalene
A key card is required to enter the chapel. If you would like to sign up as an adorer or regular visitor, or just visit for the day, please come to the St. Mary Magdalene parish office Monday - Friday, between 9.00 am and 3.30 pm.
Prince of Peace
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.” ~ St. Augustine. Come REST with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Contact Lisa Buss at [email protected] or call 864.508.7123. Choose an hour of your convenience or consider one of our EMPTY HOURS (*) or one needing a prayer partner:
Sunday 8 am & 4 pmTuesday 11 am
Wednesday 12 pmThursday 9 pm
Saturday 12 am & 9 pm
No matter where you ultimately go to serve the Lord, our vocation weekends are an excellent opportunity to learn more about religious life in general. These weekends are the fastest way to concretely learn a lot about the Order of Preachers (and our province) in a very short period of time.
To reserve your space contact
Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P.Vocations Director
come & see
Vocation weekendsDominican House of Studies
Washington, D.C.
10-12 November 201716-18 February 2018
6-8 April 2018
Creating a Culture of Literature9 November from 6.00-7.00 pm at the OLR Parish Center
by Thomas Curtin, Principal, OLR School
Want the secrets to turning your kid into a lover of great books? No matter what’s going on at school, only parents can create the environment needed to foster the best attitudes and habits in their children. Don’t miss this chance to get a principal’s perspective on the best practices and worst blunders in the creation of a young reader. This event is open to the public.
40 Days for LifeClosing Ceremony
6.30 pm on Thursday 2 November at Greenville Women’s Clinic, 1142 Grove Road. Guest speaker, Tommy Smith, will provide a man’s perspective to the abortion tragedy. Prayer Warriors will share their testimonies from the current campaign. Parking is at the empty shops across from Piedmont Women’s Center and Grove Road Baptist Church.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats help acknowledge and work through unresolved issues that individuals struggle with after abortion. The retreat can bring spiritual healing and strengthening of faith. The next retreat is 10-12 November in Rock Hill, SC. If you or someone you know would benefit from the retreat, please contact: Christy 803.554.6088, Kathy 803.546.6010 or [email protected].
Mothering with Grace ConferenceSaturday 4 November from 8:00 am–4.00 pm
St. Ann Catholic Church, Charlotte
The Keynote speaker will be Sonja Corbitt. Tickets are $40, and are nonrefundable; includes lunch. For more information, visit MotheringWithGrace.org/conference/
5th Marian Eucharistic Conference4-5 November at the Hilton Hotel, Greenville
General admission is $75, youth is $40, and it includes a buffet lunch on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit MEConferenceSC.net.
www.LighthouseCatholicMedia.org
Featured Talks
Heroes of the Catholic Reformation
Dr. Tim Gray, renowned Scripture scholar and president of the Augustine Institute, provides fascinating insights about the Protestant Reformation and the ensuing Catholic Counter Reformation. He discusses how holy men and women worked from within the Church, as they do in every age, to bring forth much-needed reform. Hear how necessary changes were brought about by holy heroes such as Giles of Viterbo, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Charles Borromeo, and others.
Saint Teresa of Ávila: True Reformer
Dr. Christopher Blum, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute, unfolds the inspiring life of St. Teresa of Ávila and her important role in the Catholic Reformation. He shares how, after having already been a nun for twenty
years, she had a radical transformation in her own life and then went on to become one of the most powerful forces for bringing about conversion and positive change in the history of the Church. Listen and learn about this Mystic, Doctor of the Church, and True Reformer.
WCKI 1300 AM
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Father Jay Scott Newman, VFPastor of St. Mary’s [email protected]
Father Jonathan DuncanAdministrator of St. Anselm’s [email protected]
Father Bartholomew Leon Administrator of St. Rafka [email protected]
Assisting Priests
Permanent Deacons
Vickie Acosta Executive Assistant to the [email protected]
Jennifer AndersonDirector of Finance and Human [email protected]
Arlen [email protected]
Jaime EscobarDirector of [email protected]
Joann MillerDirector of Religious [email protected]
Staff
Father Francisco CruzParochial [email protected]
Timothy NielsenDirector of Christian [email protected]
Chris OrtizDirector of Youth [email protected]
Pat PerkinsDirector of [email protected]
David [email protected]
Lisa Watkins Director of [email protected]
Deacon John HeuserOn leave from St. Mary’swhile working in Greece
Deacon Joe [email protected]
Deacon George [email protected]
Deacon Tom [email protected]
Deacon Nestor [email protected]
Deacon Clark [email protected]
Deacon Diego [email protected]
Deacon Alex [email protected]
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